Plane Seized Over Six-Pack of Budweiser. Seriously.

Can the government take a $95,000 plane because a passenger used it to transport a six pack of Budweiser? The Alaska Supreme Court says yes but the U.S. Constitution says no.  Today we chat with IJ attorneys Sam Gedge and Kirby West to discuss an outrageous new case from the Last Frontier and how forfeiture interacts with excessive fines, free speech, and more.  https://youtu.be/KL3UlAt2XSk Related News City Sinks Backyard Swim Lessons for Special Needs Kids Rima Gerhard August 26, 2026 Teaching kids to swim in a backyard pool is an American tradition, but one South Carolina city has now banned backyard swim lessons. Libby Souder taught one-on-one swim lessons for a few hours a… A Rancher, a Family Farm, and 3 Supreme Court Showdowns Podcast August 3, 2026 IRS Defeated! Stolen Money Returned, Law Changed. Podcast July 8, 2026 Rename Your Bar…or go to JAIL Podcast June 17, 2026 Related Case Become a Monthly Donor Are you looking for a rewarding and consistent way to support IJ’s work?  Become a member of our Merry Band of Monthly Donors and stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients every month of the year. Donate now